How much West Brom could pay Preston in compensation for Alex Neil

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West Bromwich Albion are reportedly set to offer Alex Neil the manager’s job after facing his Preston North End side on Saturday.

Alex Neil

Neil led Norwich City to Premier League promotion in 2015 and will be tasked with achieving the same feat at The Hawthorns.

Telegraph Sport reports that West Brom are preparing an official approach to be made after their Championship clash this weekend.

Albion are said to be willing to pay £650,000 in compensation to bring in the Scot, who had led Preston to play-off contention this season and last.

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